About 80 percent of the time when you look at a person, you look at their eyes, says Helen Fisher, PhD, author of Why Him? Why Her? So hair that covers your peepers (think Kate Gosselin's floppy fringe) is offputting to anyone but especially to prospective employers. Check out these 10 other interview mistakes even smart women make.

According to Fisher, hair in your eyes could indicate that you have something to hide. Worse, it could be seen as flirtatious, which isn't cool unless you're trying out for a spot as a professional bunny.

Instead, opt for a cut or style that draws attention to your face so that an interviewer will connect with you. Soft, subtle bangs or face-framing layers are best. "Both will make your eyes look bigger and more noticeable," says hairstylist Kattia Solano.

But remember, you always want people looking at your face, not your hair. So if you have long or trendy bangs that you love, pin them back using crisscrossed bobby pins or style your hair so that they stay neatly out of your face. See other hairstyles to wear to a job interview.